Bible: Deuteronomy 9:1-3

Theological Justification of the Conquest

9:1Listen, Israel: Todayyouare about to crossthe Jordanso you can dispossessthe nationsthere, people greaterand strongerthanyou who live in large citieswith extremely highfortifications.19:2They includethe Anakites,2a numerous3 and tall peoplewhomyouknowaboutand of whomit is said, “Who is able to resistthe Anakites?”9:3Understandtodaythatthe Lordyour Godwho goesbeforeyou is a devouringfire; hewill defeatand subduethem beforeyou. You will dispossessand destroythem quicklyjustas he4has toldyou.